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You might stop in for a piece of furniture but you’ll probably leave with a purse or a great piece of jewelry. That’s what my friend said about Extra Oomph in Sylvan Lake and it was only after I interviewed Janet, the owner, that my friend admitted that was exactly what she did… and then…

For a few months, I really thought that I could do it all. But between the (2) weddings I was in, some health stuff, and just life in general, I quickly realized I couldn’t. If I’m being absolutely, positively honest with you, I’ll say that this blog fell off of my list of top priorities.…

When I’m not out interviewing business owners, you can usually find me saddled up to the bar at a brewery or restaurant. I absolutely love trying new drinks, new eats, and new places. Of course, you can follow my journey on the Three Blocks North Instagram but if you don’t have Instagram, here’s a quick recap…

Now, I feel as though I need to start this post by saying that Fieldstone Winery truly is a hidden gem. I’ve lived in this area for most of my life (with the exception a few years in Grand Rapids and Nashville) and the first time I visited was when an out-of-town friend recommended it.…

In a small town that doubles in population between September and May thanks to students at Ferris State University, The Raven Brewing & BBQ provides a casual atmosphere with good eats and cold brews. It’s one of the newest businesses to call downtown Big Rapids home. Craig Langer,The Raven’s general manager, chef, and brewer, told…

“So, why tacos?” “Who doesn’t love tacos?” — From the moment we started chatting, happiness and positivity radiated off of him, but I shouldn’t have been surprised. Inside his restaurant, there was a sign that shared the “recipe of happiness,” and next to the cash register, there was a bin of free toys for kids to…

“I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of building something from scratch with my hands.” — Scoobtoobins, a local artist and dear friend of mine, recommended that I get in touch with the owner of Forge Detroit for a feature. After doing approximately 2.5 minutes of research, I knew she was right. Fast forward a few days…

I’m quickly finding out that business owners start their business because of a passion — it’s not because of a “lifelong dream” or because “the economy was right.” — As self-proclaimed beer enthusiasts, the man and I usually set aside some time on the weekends to visit new breweries, and this past weekend was no different.…

As a (kind of) young and (mostly) professional human with a knack for storytelling, I have a bad habit of expecting things to go my way. But, I’ll be honest… this was not the experience I expected. I expected to sit down at a quiet table, run through my list of slightly wearisome questions, and…

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Kate. Or if you’re bad with names, you may recognize me as the girl who is speaking louder than anyone else in the room while rocking a nose ring and giant curly hair. More than that, I’m a lover of hot pink, glitter, cats and the…